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Paddy2p
Member

138

12-16-2016, 04:00 AM

#11

I prefer the desktop app because it performs better than the web version on my laptop.

Paddy2p

12-16-2016, 04:00 AM #11

I prefer the desktop app because it performs better than the web version on my laptop.

eskzz
Posting Freak

909

12-16-2016, 06:12 PM

#12

I'd go for 20.0. It'll be supported until 2025. (I'm running 19.3). Cinnamon is the most popular, but I'm one of the weirdos that prefers the MATE desktop. There's also a discord desktop app, so no worries. 17.3 was the best there ever was, but it's no longer supported.

eskzz

12-16-2016, 06:12 PM #12

ReakZ_
Member

183

12-24-2016, 07:55 AM

#13

You were concerned about Discord on Linux Mint, but it works well. Chrome performs nicely, and WINE helps run Windows apps like Discord. It really made a difference for me.

ReakZ_

12-24-2016, 07:55 AM #13

You were concerned about Discord on Linux Mint, but it works well. Chrome performs nicely, and WINE helps run Windows apps like Discord. It really made a difference for me.

KawiianMili
Posting Freak

786

12-31-2016, 09:42 PM

#14

I don't care; I'm just using it unless it disappears once more.

KawiianMili

12-31-2016, 09:42 PM #14

I don't care; I'm just using it unless it disappears once more.

ErbearIV
Junior Member

12-31-2016, 10:36 PM

#15

The mint Discord app functions well with Mint 20 (cinnamon) currently. Simply open the Software Manager.

ErbearIV

12-31-2016, 10:36 PM #15

The mint Discord app functions well with Mint 20 (cinnamon) currently. Simply open the Software Manager.

audi497mks
Senior Member

601

01-04-2017, 04:14 AM

#16

I'm not going to use Mint as my main OS, just for burning CDs and DVDs because Brasero is amazing. But thanks!

audi497mks

01-04-2017, 04:14 AM #16

I'm not going to use Mint as my main OS, just for burning CDs and DVDs because Brasero is amazing. But thanks!

SametPunch_V5
Member

01-04-2017, 08:26 AM

#17

Sure! I found instructions on how to set up Mint Cinnamon. Let me know if you need anything else!

SametPunch_V5

01-04-2017, 08:26 AM #17

Sure! I found instructions on how to set up Mint Cinnamon. Let me know if you need anything else!

Jayhawk_Down
Senior Member

350

01-10-2017, 04:47 PM

#18

This link leads to the Linux Mint installation documentation.

Jayhawk_Down

01-10-2017, 04:47 PM #18

This link leads to the Linux Mint installation documentation.

ztgamme
Member

01-18-2017, 02:49 AM

#19

Ubuntu's default environment runs Gnome, which isn't ideal for systems with limited RAM. A more lightweight option like Xubuntu would be preferable.

ztgamme

01-18-2017, 02:49 AM #19

Ubuntu's default environment runs Gnome, which isn't ideal for systems with limited RAM. A more lightweight option like Xubuntu would be preferable.

tHeW0lfGirl
Member

108

01-20-2017, 02:37 AM

#20

The advice focuses on lighter distributions tailored to different preferences. Consider LinuxLite for an Ubuntu-like experience, antiX if Debian suits you, or PCLOS editions like Trinity for a balanced option. Openbox is noted as the most minimal choice. These suggestions reflect my experience with Linux over the past eleven years.

tHeW0lfGirl

01-20-2017, 02:37 AM #20

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